Translation and Meaning of: 片言 - katakoto
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 片言 (katakoto) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: katakoto
Kana: かたこと
Type: noun
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Translation / Meaning: a small amount; talk like a baby; speak with hesitation
Meaning in English: a smattering;talk like a baby;speak haltingly
Definition: To say just one thing.
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- Etymology
- Writing
- Synonyms
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- FAQ
Explanation and Etymology - (片言) katakoto
片言 is a Japanese word that means "to speak incompletely or limitedly". It is composed of the characters 片 (kata), which means "half" or "fragment", and 言 (gen), which means "speech" or "word". The word is often used to describe the speech of young children or people who are not fluent in a language. The etymology of the word dates back to the Heian period (794-1185), when the term was used to describe the speech of people who were not fluent in Japanese. Over time, the meaning of the word expanded to include limited or incomplete speech in any language.How to Write in Japanese - (片言) katakoto
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Synonyms and Similar - (片言) katakoto
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半分; 一部分; 一部; 一言半句; 一言半語; 一言半話; 一言半句; 一言半言; 半端; 半分ばかり; 半分だけ; 半分ほど; 半分程度; 半分程; 半分くらい; 半分くらいしか; 半分くらいだ; 半分くらいで; 半分くらいに; 半分くらいまで; 半分くらいの; 半分くらいにしか; 半分くらいになる; 半分くらいになった; 半分くらいになって; 半分くらいになり; 半分くらいにな
Words containing: 片言
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Words with the same pronunciation: かたこと katakoto
Example Sentences - (片言) katakoto
Below are some example sentences:
私は片言の日本語しか話せません。
Watashi wa katagoto no nihongo shika hanasemasen
I can only speak a single Japanese word.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 片言 (katanaga) - Noun that means "limited speech"
- の (no) - particle that indicates possession or relationship between words
- 日本語 (nihongo) - noun meaning "Japanese"
- しか (shika) - particle that indicates exclusion or limitation
- 話せません (hanasemasen) - verb that means "can't speak"
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Other words of the same type: noun
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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
A way of saying "a small amount; talk like a baby; speak with hesitation" é "(片言) katakoto". Throughout this page you will find information and alternatives.
